1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 153 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1956 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |